Psychological Research and Analysis

NATALIE MORDINI, M.A.

Elmhurst, IL ***** 630-***-**** ********@******.**.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Master of Arts in Psychological Science with more than five years’ research experience combining quantitative and qualitative research design and analysis skills, and observational research skills, with experience in academic, not-for-profit, education and healthcare settings. Passionate about life-long learning and continuing development as a researcher, as well as understanding the human experience - how we think, learn, and grow. EDUCATION & ACADEMIC HONORS

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Science, Expected 2021 DePaul University Chicago, IL

Master of Arts in Psychological Science (with distinction), 2018 DePaul University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a second major in Applied and Computational Mathematics & Statistics, 2015 University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN

DUOS (Doctorate & Undergraduate Opportunities for Scholarship) Fellow DePaul University 2017 – 2018, 2019 – 2020 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research and Assessment Assistant August 2020 – present Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Elmhurst, IL

Contribute to the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and the maintenance of data systems

Prepare data files for use in various district systems or outside resources, ensuring accurate data entry and verifying data

Descriptive analysis of administrative, survey, or other data (i.e. student test scores and demographics, etc.) Nursing Research Assistant December 2020 – present DePaul University College of Nursing Chicago, IL

Programmed a survey in Qualtrics to measure nursing students’ experiences with a novel virtual telehealth simulation

Distributed surveys and incentives to participants, and will contribute to a literature review, and basic data analysis Consumer Insights Intern June 2020 – August 2020

Adtalem Global Education Chicago, IL

Create and contribute to Qualtrics dashboards for transactional and relationship NPS surveys for educational institutions

Analyzed and synthesize quantitative and qualitative survey data, programmed and tested surveys before distribution

Developed a satisfaction survey to help improve the Consumer Insights Teams’ project interactions with stakeholders Audience Research Assistant September 2019 – June 2020 Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL

Analyzed and interpreted interview, survey, and observational data regarding visitors’ experiences and engagement levels

Wrote reports and developed interactive dashboards describing and synthesizing research findings Social Psychology Graduate Research Assistant September 2018 – present DePaul University Chicago, IL

Collect data for lab research studies involving social exclusion paradigms

Develop and execute creative and original research studies

Mentor and collaborate with undergraduate research assistants Audience Research & Evaluation Intern May 2018 – February 2019 Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL

Administered a variety of structured interviews, surveys, and observations to collect data about visitors’ experiences and levels of engagement with zoo exhibits and events

Designed and implemented a research project examining the role of the caregiver throughout an entire visit to the zoo

Participated in data collection for Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter III, a national study conducted by the American Zoological Association

Entered, analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative data using Excel databases

Authored two reports, which involved interpreting findings from the data and creating data visualizations, to describe visitors’ experiences and engagement

NATALIE MORDINI, M.A.

Child Development Graduate Research Assistant September 2015 – June 2018 DePaul University Chicago, IL

Recruited participants, ages 3 – 65, for participation in research studies

Utilized Tobii eye-tracking technology to collect data at institutions across Chicago, including the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, and Lincoln Park Zoo

Coded and analyzed quantitative data using Excel, SPSS, and R Social Development Graduate Research Assistant September 2017 – June 2018 DePaul University Chicago, IL

Read, summarized, and reviewed relevant literature for a research project on popularity goals in adolescence

Edited a manuscript to prepare for submission to an academic journal

Created surveys using Qualtrics to examine changes in student attitudes before and after a Global Learning Experience course in Child Psychology

Facilitated group research projects in a Child Psychology course to guide students throughout the research process Infant Learning Research Assistant June 2015 – August 2016 University of Chicago Chicago, IL

Recruited, consented, and ran participants (infants and young children) through multiple eye-tracking and behavioral research studies in the lab and at the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago

Acted as a precise stimulus for a controlled infant eye-tracking research study

Coded behavioral videos and eye-tracking data utilizing Excel and Tobii eye-tracking software Additional experience as an undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Notre Dame, and a Teaching Assistant for 12 courses at DePaul University. PRESENTATIONS

“Beware of Why You Share” Midwestern Psychological Association to be presented April 2020

“When to Trust a Liar” Midwestern Psychological Association April 2019

“Attention ‘in the Wild:’ Eye-tracking and Awe at the Lincoln Park Zoo” Conservation and Science Lecture Series Lincoln Park Zoo October 2018

POSTERS

“Visual Attention and Experience Ratings in Two Exhibits at the Lincoln Park Zoo” DePaul University Psych Night 2018

“Do Children Learn from Liars? Learning and Friend Preferences in Lie-Telling Informants” Cognitive Development Society 2017

“Understanding White Lies: Children’s Willingness to Learn from Prosocial vs Self-Serving Liars” Society for Research in Child Development 2017

“Goal Prediction in Typically Developing Children and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Eye-Tracking Study” Society for Research in Child Development 2017

“Engaging in Collaboration Facilitates Higher-Order Shared Goal Predictions” International Conference on Infant Studies 2016 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Grant-Writing Experience Graduate Research Fellowship application National Science Foundation 2015, 2016 Teaching Experience Seminar in Teaching Psychology DePaul University January 2019 – November 2019 Certifications Human Subjects CITI Certification & HIPAA Training TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES & SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Google G Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

SPSS and R

Qualtrics (Surveys and Dashboards)

Tobii X3 mobile eye-tracker & Tobii eye-tracking glasses

Data Analysis in Excel

Observational research techniques (flow-tracking, running records, tracking and timing)

Data Visualization

TrackNTime™ software – Oberg Research

Microsoft Power BI

Beginner level Tableau and SQL

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